Advanced Maintenance Management Certification Course

Why Select this Training Course?

The realm of maintenance management is evolving, bolstered by technological advancements and an increased focus on efficiency and sustainability. The Advanced Maintenance Management Certification Course is strategically designed to enrich professionals with contemporary maintenance strategies, optimisation techniques, and leadership competencies required to drive exceptional results in highly competitive and technologically complex industrial landscapes.

Why use data-driven maintenance in business?

Incorporating data analytics into maintenance management transforms reactive procedures into predictive and proactive practices. This course articulates methodologies in integrating data insights into maintenance planning, resulting in improved asset reliability, reduced downtime, and enhanced decision-making processes.

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How does sustainable maintenance shape future industries?

Sustainability in maintenance goes beyond environmental aspects; it is about securing long-term operational efficiency and asset management. This course equips you with the tools to implement sustainable practices that drive economic and resource-conserving benefits, positioning your organisation as a forward-thinking and responsible entity.

Who Should Attend?

This course is tailored for:

• Maintenance Managers and Supervisors
• Reliability Engineers
• Operations Managers
• Plant Managers
• Facility Managers
• Asset Managers
• Anyone involved in the management or direction of maintenance activities

What are the Course Objectives?

Attendees of this course will:

• Master advanced maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Implement the latest technologies in maintenance management.
• Develop leadership skills to manage and motivate maintenance teams effectively.
• Integrate reliability-centred maintenance and predictive maintenance into their strategies.
• Optimise spare parts inventory and supplier relations.
• Enhance understanding of maintenance’s role in quality and safety compliance.

How will this course be presented?

The course features:

• Interactive seminars lead by experts in maintenance management.
• Workshop sessions for practical application of concepts.
• Group discussions on case studies and current industry trends.
• Real-life simulations for honing decision-making skills.
• Access to advanced maintenance management software tools for hands-on learning.

What are the Topics Covered in this Course?

Module 1: Strategic Maintenance Management Principles

• Understanding the evolving role of maintenance management.
• Aligning maintenance strategies with business objectives.
• Lifecycle thinking and its impact on maintenance decision-making.
• Reliability-centred maintenance: principles and applications.
• Optimisation techniques for maintenance operations.
• Incorporating lean principles in maintenance.
• Designing and implementing a maintenance scorecard.
• Developing a culture of continuous improvement in maintenance teams.

Module 2: Predictive Maintenance Technologies

• The fundamentals of predictive maintenance and condition monitoring.
• Incorporating IoT and AI in maintenance management.
• Time-based vs. condition-based maintenance strategies.
• Selection of appropriate predictive maintenance tools and techniques.
• Utilising thermal imaging, vibration analysis, and ultrasound as predictive tools.
• Data interpretation and action planning.

Module 3: Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

• Advanced planning for efficient maintenance workflows.
• Scheduling techniques for maximising resource utilisation.
• Work order prioritisation and management.
• Handling complex maintenance projects.
• The role of CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems) in planning.
• Shutdown and turnaround management.
• Ensuring compliance and safety during maintenance activities.
• Maintenance backlog management and reduction tactics.
• Inventory control and optimisation of maintenance resources.
• Streamlining organisation’s communication when working with cross-functional teams.

Module 4: Financial Management in Maintenance

• Calculating maintenance ROI and its implications on business performance.
• Lifecycle costing and its relevance to maintenance.
• Tools for financial analysis and reporting in maintenance.
• Techniques for cost-saving without compromising on reliability.
• Investment analysis and emerging technologies.
• Budgeting and cost control for maintenance activities.
• Exploring different maintenance financing options.
• Quantifying the economic impact of maintenance strategies.

Module 5: Ensuring Quality and Compliance, in Maintenance

• Get familiar with the standards of quality on an global scale.
• Understanding how maintenance contributes to excellence.
• Examining how maintenance and quality assurance systems are interconnected.
• Implementing maintenance practices to comply with regulations.
• Using frameworks and audits for improvement.

Module 6: Managing Inventory and Spare Parts

• Creating strategies for handling spare parts inventories.
• Fine tuning the levels of parts through evaluation and adjustments.
• Implementing Just in Time (JIT) inventory systems for efficiency.
• Parts methodically with documentation.
• Utilising Economic Order Quantity for inventory management.
• Managing supply chain dynamics, vendor relationships, RFID, barcode technology for tracking inventory
• Preventing overstocking addressing obsolescence issues correctly.
• Forecasting demand using methods to optimize inventory levels.
• Exploring the use of 3D printing in spare parts management.
• Assessing performance, in inventory management effectively.

Module 7: Continuous Improvement and Innovation in Maintenance

• Lean Six Sigma methodologies for maintenance.
• Capturing and leveraging maintenance data for continuous improvement.
• Fostering a culture of innovation within the maintenance team.
• Module 8: Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Maintenance
• Principles of energy-efficient maintenance practices.
• Auditing energy use and identifying conservation opportunities.
• Implementing energy management systems (e.g., ISO 50001).
• Optimising asset performance for energy savings.
• Sustainable waste management and recycling in maintenance operations.
• Exploring renewable energy sources for maintenance activities.
• Tracking and reporting on sustainability metrics.
• Engaging stakeholders in sustainability initiatives.

Module 9: Asset Management and ISO 55000 Series

• Understanding the ISO 55000 series of standards for asset management.
• Aligning maintenance strategy with asset management principles.
• Lifecycle asset management planning and decision-making.
• Techniques for asset performance assessment and improvement.
• Risk-based inspection (RBI) and risk management in asset maintenance.
• Role of information management systems in asset management.
• Integrating asset management with health, safety, and environmental practices.
• Certification process and benefits of ISO 55000 compliance.

Module 10: Advanced Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

• Deepening the knowledge of RCA techniques.
• Structured methods for identifying underlying causes of failures.
• Application of Root Cause Analysis in the decision-making processes.
• Eliminating the recurrence of failures in the maintenance processes.
• Linking Root Cause Analysis outcomes to continuous improvement strategies.
• Training company’s staff on Root Cause Analysis tools and methodologies.

Module 11: Contract Management and Outsourced Maintenance Operations

• Building blocks of maintenance contract and management.
• Knowing when to or not to outsource maintenance.
• SLAs for maintenance contracts and how they are developed.
• Handling professional relationships with service providers.
• Effectively managing outsourced maintenance performance.
• Legal and ethical considerations in outsourcing.